Many prescription drugs can become highly addictive or even deadly when combined with alcohol. It is vital for those who are addicted to alcohol to be careful about taking prescription medications. Consulting your doctor is the most reliable way to tell if your medications are safe to combine with alcohol.

How to Prevent Hazardous Drug and Alcohol Interactions

You can help prevent a drug and alcohol combination that may cause permanent damage or death by following certain guidelines, including the following:

Share your entire medical history with your doctor

Tell your doctor about your alcohol use

Tell your doctor about any prescription medications or other drugs you are taking

The body can quickly develop a tolerance to prescription drugs and alcohol. Once a tolerance is established, the user will often feel the need to take increasingly large and frequent doses in order to feel the desired effects. After a period of time, a tolerance can develop into a physical dependency on these chemicals. This situation may lead some addicts to start combining drugs, which can lead to hazardous side effects and death. The best way to avoid this tragedy is to recover from the alcohol addiction.

The Benefits of Recovering from Addiction

Maintaining an addiction can be a stressful and expensive lifestyle. Addicts are often worn down by their worries about getting caught in their addiction, overdosing and running out of drugs. With professional help, addicts can experience lasting recovery from addiction and enjoy the following benefits:

Restoration of relationships

Improved performance at work or school

Peace of mind

Improved physical health

Freedom from the depression and loneliness of addiction

Improved financial situation

Hope for the future

Addiction is a physical and psychological disease. Successful recovery requires careful and comprehensive treatment of its physical and psychological aspects. Alcohol addicts often suffer from a co-occurring emotional or mental health issue in addition to their addiction. Professional rehab programs can help you find recovery for your body, your mind and your spirit through a wide range of individualized therapies.

Finding Help for Alcohol Addiction

If you or someone you love is struggling with addiction, please call our toll-free helpline now. Our counselors are available 24 hours a day to answer any questions you have about drug and alcohol interactions, addiction and rehab. We can connect you with the best treatment options for your situation. Please call now.

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We are committed to help those in search of treatment for prescription drug abuse and/or mental health disorders. Our focus is to find the right treatment facility that meets the needs specific to your addiction that will provide the right foundation for a life-long recovery.

Our confidential 24-hour helpline is here to provide important information to you or a loved one seeking advice and/or treatment. Call us at 1 (877) 571-5722.

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